ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 238335 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.88
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1 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
limited
aerate
melodious
distortion

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
scamper
periodic
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
archetypal
stern
rancorous

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
extenuating
flagrant
flaunt
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
extant
shimmering
comparable
turmoil

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."